Since 2004, China Weihai International Architectural Design Competition and International University Student Architectural Design Competition have been jointly hosted by the Architectural Society of China, the Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of Shandong Province, and the Municipal People’s Government of Weihai. The competitions are divided into two parts, architects and students, and so far they have been successfully held for eight times. 2017 The Ninth China Weihai International Architectural Design Competition and International University Student Architectural Design Competition are due to be held, continuing to be one of the most influential, recognized and largest international competitions.

Objective:

To explore effective ways of integrating architecture into localities, cultures, environment and eco-systems; to comprehensively consider the relationship between social, ecological, cultural and historical factors and architecture; to achieve harmony between architecture and human, architecture and city, architecture and nature.

The fast global urbanization for a long time has resulted in a rapid increase of city quantity and scale, which provides a broad economic and social development space at the same time poses severe challenges to human health. The concept “healthy city” is a new proposition brought by profound reflection on urban development and its problems. To construct “healthy city” is the most direct and specific practice adhering to the people-oriented principle.

“Healthy city” is not the ultimate goal, is a process of constant development realized progressively by improving urban design, architectural sustainability and information technology, in order to achieve effective and healthy development of the city.

Requirements for drawings:

1. The panel should be A0 size (please download at the Architectural Society of China website www.chinaasc.org). Participants should provide two electronic copies of A0 panel design plan (300DPI), named after project’s name and numbered in sequence.

2. No restrictions on expression. A 1000-word explanation of the concept should be provided and can be combined with the drawing. Finished projects must provide project overview, photographic records, drawing, illustration, with project name, design institute, construction venue and completion time within1000 words.

3. The official language is English, measured by metric unit.

Awarding scheme (for architects):

Two first prizes receive 50,000 yuan each; 5 second prizes receive 30,000 yuan each; 10 third prizes receive 10,000 yuan each; undefined number of honorable mentions receive 2000 yuan each (accounting for 10% of the total entries).The prizes mentioned above are not liable for tax.

When more and more land resources are built into the environment, the space quality becomes increasingly more important. If the dominantly manifested micro space is disordered, the overall street or community quality will be reduced. In this regard, participants should find and define one “micro space”.

Participant:

Participants can be enrolled students in all colleges and universities both at home and abroad. They can have mentors to guide them. (Student number less than 6, mentor less than 2).

Requirements for drawings:

1. The panel should be A0 size (please download at the Architectural Society of China website www.chinaasc.org). Participants should provide two electronic copies of A0 panel design plan, named after project’s name and numbered in sequence.

2. No restrictions on expression. A 1000-word explanation of the concept should be provided and can be combined with the drawing.

3. The official language is English, measured by metric unit

Awarding scheme (for students):

Two first prizes receive 30,000 yuan each; 5 second prizes receive 20,000 yuan each; 15 third prizes receive 6,000 yuan each; undefined number of honorable mentions receive 2000 yuan each (accounting for 15% of the total entries). 22 best guide mentor awards (only certificate, for first, second and third prizes). The prizes mentioned above are not liable for tax.

(3)Main dates:

May 30, 2017 Registration deadline

July 31, 2017 Submission deadline for entries

Early August 2017 Review of entries

September 2017 Award presentation and exhibition

Charge: The entries are free, without registration and panel production charge.

Competition rules:

1. Any author’s name and employer’s words or pictures shall not be on the electronic drawings. Those who do not meet the requirements will be disqualified;

2. Participants own copyright for entries. The organizers have the right to exercise other copyrights except authorship.

Organizers:

Hosted by:

Architectural Society of China

Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of Shandong Province